MEET NINA

I’m Nina Anderson, and I’m proud to be a fourth-generation Colorado native. My great-grandparents, first-generation Americans born to German immigrants, homesteaded at the base of the Flat Tops near Dunckley Park in Routt County, where they raised sheep and built a legacy that still bears our family name. Two agricultural reservoirs and a gulch in the area carry the “Yoast” name, honoring their contributions to this land.

Growing up, I had the privilege of experiencing rural Colorado life firsthand. I gathered eggs for my great-grandma, fed sheep from a horse-drawn sled in the early winter mornings, and helped host sheep-shearing teams to prepare for lambing season. Summers were filled with tending grandma’s garden, waiting for grandpa to finish irrigating, and running miles with cousins who came to visit from my mom’s family of six siblings.

Later, on my family’s ranch in Moffat County, I learned the value of self-reliance and hard work. From operating a self-propelled swather and butchering chickens and sheep, to canning produce, and sewing my own clothes, I embraced the lessons of resilience and resourcefulness. My dad worked full-time at Yampa Valley Electrical Association, using his vacation time for haying season, while my mom managed lambing, the household budget, and capital investments—though her favorite role was always on the seat of her John Deere tractor.

Today, my husband and I continue that legacy by helping care for our family’s agricultural property and residence. Though we now lease out pasture and raising hay, we remain deeply connected to the values of stewardship and hard work.

Rooted in Colorado. Committed to its Future

Building a Career of Service

While I chose to build a professional career, including serving as a corporate officer for a publicly traded company and later owning my own business, the lessons of rural Colorado remain the fabric of my life.

In addition to my professional work, I’ve served on

Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
Mesa County Workforce Center
Volunteer SBDC Coach with the Business Incubator Center
Colorado Workforce Development Council, as a governor-appointed member
Community Hospital Board.

A Vision for House District 54

The values I grew up with—tenacity, hard work, and doing the right thing for the right reasons—are what drive me to seek election as your next state representative for House District 54. I’m passionate about protecting the rural way of life and addressing the unique challenges we face in Western Colorado.

Whether it’s advocating for water rights, improving rural infrastructure, or creating more opportunities for families and businesses, I’ll bring my experience, persistence, and “ruralisms” to the State Capitol to ensure our district’s voice is heard.

Let’s share a story or two on the campaign trail as we work together to build a brighter future for our great district.